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  • Renovation
    Reference request for a cable/wire installer
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I am buying an apartment that is not equipped with any in-wall wiring for data (e.g., networking, cable TV). Rather than tearing up the walls to accomplish such an...
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  • Renovation
    pre-war elevators
    Updated over 13 years ago
    How often do yours go down? Not "down" in the sense of "going up & going down", but "down" in the sense of "take the stairs, the elevator is out"? What is...
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  • Renovation
    Board Approval
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I am planning a kitchen remodel which is mostly cosmetic. I am not removing any walls, moving any plumbing or changing the appliance configuration. I submitted my...
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  • Renovation
    Contractor references
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I figured there would be a ton of them on this site but I don't see a lot out there so if you have a contractor that you liked, please post their name, contact...
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  • Renovation
    Plumber Recommendation
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I am looking to update the tub/shower trim from the 1940's. Since I am getting a really wide cost range from GC's just wondering if any one here can recommend a...
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  • Renovation
    Apartment Reno
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I just purchased a 850sq ft apt and am looking to renovate the small bathroom and bedroom, new closets, paint, lighting, take down a fake wall and possibly brand new...
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  • Renovation
    Wood floor installation
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Does anyone have an idea how much it would cost to install engineered wood (5/8" thick, 6 ft length, 7.5" wide) per square foot, glued down onto MVP over...
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